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[MOD] Enable Tethering on 4.5.91

Been Busy building, but thought id quickly help those of us that can not live with out mobile hotspot and decided to upgrade to 4.5.91. Here is the easiest way....
* prerequisites*
1. Root
2. SQlite editor from market
*Steps*
1. open SQlite editor and scroll to Settings Storage (com.motorola.android.provider.settings
2. click settings.db
3. click settings
4. go to Line 156 labled Entitlement Check with a value of 1 *EDIT* People are reporting different line numbers based off build etc, JUST Find "entitlement check"
5. Change value from 1 to "disabled" (without quotes)
6. reboot
7. enjoy

t0dbld said:
Been Busy building, but thought id quickly help those of us that can not live with out mobile hotspot and decided to upgrade to 4.5.91. Here is the easiest way....
* prerequisites*
1. Root
2. SQlite editor from market
*Steps*
1. open SQlite editor and scroll to Settings Storage (com.motorola.android.provider.settings
2. click settings.db
3. click settings
4. go to Line 156 labled Entitlement Check with a value of 1
5. Change value from 1 to "disabled" (without quotes)
6. reboot
7. enjoy
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I am on kens 4.5.91 based rom and there is no line 156, any ideas.

kens rom did not come with it pre enabled ?... well I have never ran it so i wouldnt know but if its failing due to start and saying not authorized, than you need to find the entitlement check it should be in the motorola settings one some where , I am sorry i cant be more help but if it is indeed different from some reason it is hard for me to know with out using it or having it here to search for it

t0dbld said:
kens rom did not come with it pre enabled ?... well I have never ran it so i wouldnt know but if its failing due to start and saying not authorized, than you need to find the entitlement check it should be in the motorola settings one some where , I am sorry i cant be more help but if it is indeed different from some reason it is hard for me to know with out using it or having it here to search for it
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No, it was not pre-enabled. When attempting to use mobile hotspot you get the message about the account not being authorized, because well, it really isnt.
I found the entitlement check on line 118 set to 1. Changed it to disabled, will post back with results after reboot.
[edit] Works like a charm!

I found the "entitlement check" at line 153. changed it to "disabled" and it's working. I guess it's handset dependent. Filter under "entitlement" and you'll find it.

pyro254750 said:
No, it was not pre-enabled. When attempting to use mobile hotspot you get the message about the account not being authorized, because well, it really isnt.
I found the entitlement check on line 118 set to 1. Changed it to disabled, will post back with results after reboot.
[edit] Works like a charm!
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did it work?

seattleboi1982 said:
did it work?
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yep, posting this on my laptop via hotspot.

well, like i said im on stock build right now between my stuff as long as you find entitlement and turn to disabled you be good , never the less im glad i was able to help

line 164 here, will post results

its intersting how it seems to be a different line for everybody, lol

Datblkbro said:
line 164 here, will post results
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Well im not getting the att message, but for some reason Im not getting a connection
Limited connection/no connection

Awesome, ive been looking for something like this for a while now. Worded perfectly.
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i get an error saying turn off wifi and try again. tried it with both wifi on and off with no luck. im on Fido network in canada with ATT atrix if that makes a difference.

118 for me on beta #4.5

Line 118 here for me too... works perfectly.

Seems to work ok as per the other ROMS which is good because i dont live in the USA and therefore couldnt pay for tethering if i wanted

couldn't find settings in settings.db any idea?

kumar_r100 said:
couldn't find settings in settings.db any idea?
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Press settings.db and it will open using sqlite.
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Thanks! Line 118 for me on Kenneth's 4.5
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Worked here but clients can't get internet access on wifi tether neither wired.

[Q] How to enable data toggle

Now that we have root, anyone figured how to enable data toggle?
Is there a way to do it without sqllite app ($2.99)?

yoonus said:
Now that we have root, anyone figured how to enable data toggle?
Is there a way to do it without sqllite app ($2.99)?
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I have sqlite app but it does not work it gives code 14 error with i try to open settings.db. From what I see others are saying its because of the stock kernel preventing settings.db from being access by sqlite. I am looking into it i'll let you know if I find out something.

Data Togles
There is a way to do it posted in the Sprint forum.
I can confirm that it does work with the ATT variant.
I tried it and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
[MOD] Enabling "Hidden" Quick Tiles
*in the forum it tells you how to do it with another editor. (a free one)

johnjohn2014 said:
There is a way to do it posted in the Sprint forum.
I can confirm that it does work with the ATT variant.
I tried it and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
[MOD] Enabling "Hidden" Quick Tiles
*in the forum it tells you how to do it with another editor. (a free one)
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I tried with SQLite Debugger app. I added MobileData and Data to the value.
The values are updated correctly.
After I reboot, I cannot see Mobile data toggle. I have also tried just adding MobileData. That too did not work

Google around for the app and download it for free and install it. Then follow this link. It worked for my AT&T S5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
Sent from my "ROOTED" SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

SQLite Editor works
Thanks. I got 'SQLite Editor' and it worked.
After reboot, I was able to view MobileData in the toggles.
First time when you click the toggle, it brings up the setting page to enable Mobile data.
After that, it behaved as normal toggle.
I had tried below apps - But did not work.
sqlite Database Editor - This never completed loading Application database. Hence did not work
SQLite Debugger - I was able to modify settings.db. When I run the query again after reboot, I could see the modified value.
But toggle was never visible. After installing SQLite Editor, when I ran the query, MobileData was not there.
So I assume, SQLite Debugger never changed settings.db. I had system partition mounted as rw using root explorer.

yoonus said:
Thanks. I got 'SQLite Editor' and it worked.
After reboot, I was able to view MobileData in the toggles.
First time when you click the toggle, it brings up the setting page to enable Mobile data.
After that, it behaved as normal toggle.
I had tried below apps - But did not work.
sqlite Database Editor - This never completed loading Application database. Hence did not work
SQLite Debugger - I was able to modify settings.db. When I run the query again after reboot, I could see the modified value.
But toggle was never visible. After installing SQLite Editor, when I ran the query, MobileData was not there.
So I assume, SQLite Debugger never changed settings.db. I had system partition mounted as rw using root explorer.
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How did you do it? I tried but I keep getting code 14 error. Then I tried to copy the settings.db to SD card I was able to edit it without error. Then I copy it back to the original folder but then when I reboot it freezes at the att logo. I need help any idea.
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good luck
vat829 said:
How did you do it? I tried but I keep getting code 14 error. Then I tried to copy the settings.db to SD card I was able to edit it without error. Then I copy it back to the original folder but then when I reboot it freezes at the att logo. I need help any idea.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Free mobile app
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Please check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
It has step-by-step on how to do with sqllite.
Also make sure you have /system mounted read-write before running the steps.
To bring back your phone back to life, please check other threads. Many people had issue S5 stopping at att boot logo. All those were related to enabling Ultra power saving mode.

yoonus said:
Please check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
It has step-by-step on how to do with sqllite.
Also make sure you have /system mounted read-write before running the steps.
To bring back your phone back to life, please check other threads. Many people had issue S5 stopping at att boot logo. All those were related to enabling Ultra power saving mode.
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I did followed it step by step and i did not enable Ultra Power Saving Mode. Also my settings.db did not contain "notification_panel_active_app_list" but "notification_panel_active_app_list_for_reset"

vat829 said:
I did followed it step by step and i did not enable Ultra Power Saving Mode. Also my settings.db did not contain "notification_panel_active_app_list" but "notification_panel_active_app_list_for_reset"
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You remind me of me. You're making it much harder than it is.
If your're getting code 14 error, then you're probably using an older version of sqlite editor, or one of the other sqlites, if I'm not mistaken. And, you're not going to get too many suggestions on where to get apps free from around here.
Now, to bring your phone back, I recommend either using my guide, or the one in the ultra power save thread. But, you only need to flash the AP file in Odin if you don't want to factory reset your phone right away.

I am using the last sqlite editor 2.1.
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[Q] Tethering Disabled

I just upgraded from a S2 Skyrocket to a S5 Active running stock 4.4.2 on ATT, and realized that in the last couple years ATT must have caught onto the simple uninstall TetheringManager.apk trick to enable tethering. I have rooted with towelroot (easiest root I've ever done!) and I've cleaned off most of the ATT garbage from the phone, but haven't been able to figure out how to get tethering working. I read through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535141 but since it's for the S4 I assume the apk won't work for me.
Can anyone point me to a set of instructions that apply to the ATT S5 Active?
And before anyone tells me to pay ATT, I have a really old $10 unlimited data plan that would be lost if I ever added tethering, I would go back to the S2 before I would consider dropping my data plan.

droptopmas said:
I just upgraded from a S2 Skyrocket to a S5 Active running stock 4.4.2 on ATT, and realized that in the last couple years ATT must have caught onto the simple uninstall TetheringManager.apk trick to enable tethering. I have rooted with towelroot (easiest root I've ever done!) and I've cleaned off most of the ATT garbage from the phone, but haven't been able to figure out how to get tethering working. I read through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535141 but since it's for the S4 I assume the apk won't work for me.
Can anyone point me to a set of instructions that apply to the ATT S5 Active?
And before anyone tells me to pay ATT, I have a really old $10 unlimited data plan that would be lost if I ever added tethering, I would go back to the S2 before I would consider dropping my data plan.
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Don't assume anything like that Luckily the old apks work! Here's the one I confirm works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2310850

TrueAntares said:
Don't assume anything like that Luckily the old apks work! Here's the one I confirm works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2310850
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Ok, what's a working procedure to install and use this? I've read through 10 pages of that thread and have no idea....
I tried installing the apk, won't overwright existing apk.
I tried uninstalling existing apk and installing this apk, says it cannot install. (I have a backup of existing which I then restored)
I tried deleting the installed apk from /system/app and copy and paste this apk in, tethering crashes when I try to launch it.
EDIT, the apk downloaded as a .zip which I renamed to .apk, might this have something to do with it?
EDIT 2, I missed the clearing of the cache and rebooting. After replacing the APK with the downloaded one, clearing the cache with TBU, and rebooting, it seems to be working great. Note I didn't have and odex file to delete....

droptopmas said:
Ok, what's a working procedure to install and use this? I've read through 10 pages of that thread and have no idea....
I tried installing the apk, won't overwright existing apk.
I tried uninstalling existing apk and installing this apk, says it cannot install. (I have a backup of existing which I then restored)
I tried deleting the installed apk from /system/app and copy and paste this apk in, tethering crashes when I try to launch it.
EDIT, the apk downloaded as a .zip which I renamed to .apk, might this have something to do with it?
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Just make sure you use the link in the post I recommended. There's no zip, only an apk that is 232KB large. Use a file explorer like the ES Explorer app. Go to /system/app, copy TetheringProvision.apk and TetheringProvision.odex to a backup location, then delete them, copy the downloaded apk to /system/app, set the permissions to read + write for the owner (root) and only read for the rest (using the "more options" setting if you use ES Explorer) and that's it, the Mobile Hotspot app should work.

I have tested and works correctly with a phone released using another operator. :good:
It's easy, take root the phone, use "ES explorer" or "rootexplorer", go to the folder "system / app" delete "TetheringProvision.apk" and "TetheringProvision.odex", copy the new "TetheringProvision.apk" and set permissions "rw-r--r--" reboot and go.
Wireless Tether running smoothly. :good:

jm2k7 said:
I have tested and works correctly with a phone released using another operator. :good:
It's easy, take root the phone, use "ES explorer" or "rootexplorer", go to the folder "system / app" delete "TetheringProvision.apk" and "TetheringProvision.odex", copy the new "TetheringProvision.apk" and set permissions "rw-r--r--" reboot and go.
Wireless Tether running smoothly. :good:
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confirmed working. thanks

I didn't realize there is a way to tether without a chance of at&t detecting and shutting down the plan. Is this it?

droptopmas said:
I just upgraded from a S2 Skyrocket to a S5 Active running stock 4.4.2 on ATT, and realized that in the last couple years ATT must have caught onto the simple uninstall TetheringManager.apk trick to enable tethering. I have rooted with towelroot (easiest root I've ever done!) and I've cleaned off most of the ATT garbage from the phone, but haven't been able to figure out how to get tethering working. I read through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535141 but since it's for the S4 I assume the apk won't work for me.
Can anyone point me to a set of instructions that apply to the ATT S5 Active?
And before anyone tells me to pay ATT, I have a really old $10 unlimited data plan that would be lost if I ever added tethering, I would go back to the S2 before I would consider dropping my data plan.
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Reading this I almost thought I woke up in the middle of the night and made another post; exact same situation I found myself in!
I used Wanam Xposed to disable provisioning, is this functionally identical to using Wifi Tether Router to 'bypass' the tethering plan requirement? I'm using the native hotspot app atm.

jm2k7 said:
I have tested and works correctly with a phone released using another operator. :good:
It's easy, take root the phone, use "ES explorer" or "rootexplorer", go to the folder "system / app" delete "TetheringProvision.apk" and "TetheringProvision.odex", copy the new "TetheringProvision.apk" and set permissions "rw-r--r--" reboot and go.
Wireless Tether running smoothly. :good:
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This is not working for me. I followed the steps and deleted the TetheringProvision.odex and .apk and copied the new .apk with set permission "rw--r--" and i rebooted. still not working.

gainstatom said:
This is not working for me. I followed the steps and deleted the TetheringProvision.odex and .apk and copied the new .apk with set permission "rw--r--" and i rebooted. still not working.
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You are missing the final r, it should be rw-r--r--.
In ES File Explorer it's Owner read write; Group read; Other read
I also cleared the cache after doing the file swap. I had my permissions wrong the first time as I left Execute in there, once I figured that out it's working great for me.
I'm on an S5 Active.

thepktrckt said:
You are missing the final r, it should be rw-r--r--.
In ES File Explorer it's Owner read write; Group read; Other read
I also cleared the cache after doing the file swap. I had my permissions wrong the first time as I left Execute in there, once I figured that out it's working great for me.
I'm on an S5 Active.
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Whoops, it was a typo, I had the permissions rw--r--r--. The hotspot works now, but it doesn't show me the screen to configure my password and stuff like that.

gainstatom said:
Whoops, it was a typo, I had the permissions rw--r--r--. The hotspot works now, but it doesn't show me the screen to configure my password and stuff like that.
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When you click it on, you don't have the three dot menu right next to it? Are you using FoxFi or stock?

I'm using stock. It looks like this.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Free mobile app

Hmm I'm sorry to say I don't have other ideas besides a full reset. Here is what mine looks like.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A

TrueAntares said:
Don't assume anything like that Luckily the old apks work! Here's the one I confirm works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2310850
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I just went to this thread and got the old tethering,,,APK copied it to system after removing the listed other two , changed permissions.
Now my S5 is totally Hot Spot friendly!
Thanks for the tip!

Does the Nexus 5 tethering hack work on the Nexus 6?

Adding the Tethering Settings to the database still work on the Nexus 6?

Download "WiFi Tether Router" from the andriod market place. It was just updated today for lolypop build
As long as your tooted it should work.

cwwjr1681 said:
Download "WiFi Tether Router" from the andriod market place. It was just updated today for lolypop build
As long as your tooted it should work.
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Or use HotSpot Toggle.....been using it on my last two or three phones.
Must be rooted. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot
EDIT: link fixed......I hope

JoeJags said:
Or use HotSpot Toggle......https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot.......been using it on my last two or three phones.
Must be rooted.
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Link doesn't work.

zephiK said:
Link doesn't work.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot
Sorry......made an oops.....

JoeJags said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot
Sorry......made an oops.....
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Are you sure that works on a Nexus 6 or Lollipop? It hasn't been updated since 2012.

zephiK said:
Are you sure that works on a Nexus 6 or Lollipop? It hasn't been updated since 2012.
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No......but I will tomorrow when my N6 comes in......It works on 4.4.?......no problems without any updates on any phone so far......will update this tomorrow hopefully, if nobody has tried it by then.....

BamAlmighty said:
Adding the Tethering Settings to the database still work on the Nexus 6?
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This is for sprint device.
By changing the settings database file to include
Tether_dun_required
Value=0
It did not work.
But when I also added (to the buildprop file) the line
net.tethering.noprovisioning
Value=true
the hotspot setting icon appeared in the dropdown menu.
Have verified data is flowing back and forth to other device.

chrisduclo said:
This is for sprint device.
By changing the settings database file to include
Tether_dun_required
Value=0
It did not work.
But when I also added (to the buildprop file) the line
net.tethering.noprovisioning
Value=true
the hotspot setting icon appeared in the dropdown menu.
Have verified data is flowing back and forth to other device.
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I also confirm that changing these settings allowed the icon to show up on the drop down menu. Followed these instructions:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...-kitkat-new-method-t-mobile-without-root.html
Except I run linux and I used adb to pull the settings.db file off the phone and modified it in Linux and then I copied it back. One less thing to do on the list now.

Can anybody confirm this working on T-Mobile?

charesa39 said:
Can anybody confirm this working on T-Mobile?
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Yes. I'm using the T-Mobile $30 plan, 5Gig data 100 minutes talk.

I'm not familiar with needing a "trick" to enable tethering. I have a grandfather unlimited plan with AT&T and have always tethered without issue on my Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. I am now hearing reports that tethering is in some way disabled on the Nexus 6. Is there a method to enable tethering without rooting? I really don't like to go through the hassle of rooting and like to get easy OTA updated. Thanks

ChrisDos said:
Yes. I'm using the T-Mobile $30 plan, 5Gig data 100 minutes talk.
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Nice. That's the plan I use as well. So you just followed the same steps as the Nexus 5 to edit the database settings file?

From what I have read, T-Mobile needs only to modify the settings database while sprint needs an additional buildprop modification as described earlier.

charesa39 said:
Nice. That's the plan I use as well. So you just followed the same steps as the Nexus 5 to edit the database settings file?
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The same steps in the link I posted. With the excepiton of copying the file off the device and using debian's sqllite3 to modify the file and copy it back.
I also used adb shell (from my memory):
adb shell
su -
mount -o remount,rw /system
echo "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" >> /system/build.prop
exit
exit
adb reboot

cwwjr1681 said:
Download "WiFi Tether Router" from the andriod market place. It was just updated today for lolypop build
As long as your tooted it should work.
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Did not work for me, no wifi visible from other devices.

ChrisDos said:
The same steps in the link I posted. With the excepiton of copying the file off the device and using debian's sqllite3 to modify the file and copy it back.
I also used adb shell (from my memory):
adb shell
su -
mount -o remount,rw /system
echo "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" >> /system/build.prop
exit
exit
adb reboot
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Ah. I see. You actually modified the build.prop instead of the database file. Right on. I didn't know that would work as well. Thanks!

charesa39 said:
Ah. I see. You actually modified the build.prop instead of the database file. Right on. I didn't know that would work as well. Thanks!
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Actually I modified both. I just made my life easier by using linux sqlite3 to modify the file instead of finding an android specific sqlite3 to install on the phone.

ChrisDos said:
Actually I modified both. I just made my life easier by using linux sqlite3 to modify the file instead of finding an android specific sqlite3 to install on the phone.
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Oh. Okay. I don't have a Linux machine, so it was easier for me to just use the SQLite Editor app on my N5 to change it.

In regards to T-Mobile, I can confirm this:
I am a long-time T-Mobile customer. I am on a grandfathered plan with the original $20 truly unlimited data add-on plan. This includes NO tethering allotment.
I performed the "tether_dun_required=0" hack, and I can now properly tether, even though I have no tethering provisioned on my T-Mobile account.
As a matter of fact, once I added the tether_dun_required=0, then rebooted my phone, I now have a Hotspot icon in the pull-down shade that was not there before I did the hack. (See screenshot below).
As a sidebar, I did not have to edit the build.prop file to get this to work.

Sprint Nexus 6 Wifi Tethering *root* UPDATED WORKING

Has anyone got "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to work? I am able to toggle portable wifi tethering set it up and connect but will pull no data .
UPDATE
Got it to work after installing Sqlite editor from GPS.
Instructions: Open Sqlite editor navigate to data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db > click on Global > add string Setting.db addition of tether_dun_required value 0
Then open root explorer and open build.prop add net.tethering.noprovisioning=true to bottom
Reboot=Profit

wytecaztle said:
Has anyone got "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to work? I am able to toggle portable wifi tethering set it up and connect but will pull no data .
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Have you also added the line
tether_dun_required
Value=0
To the settings database in data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases under the global tab

I'm going to try this for t mobile hope it works

It jas been mentioned before that tmobile users need to only modify the settings database. There is a thread that mentions these details 3 or 4 pages back...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775

chrisduclo said:
It jas been mentioned before that tmobile users need to only modify the settings database. There is a thread that mentions these details 3 or 4 pages back...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775
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doesn't the build.prop trick do the job as well?

For sprint device i did both with successful results.

For Sprint, I only added tether_dun_required, rebooted and it worked. This was after I factory reset, however. It didn't work before that for an unknown reason.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

What app did you guys use to edit the database?

jumbodogs said:
What app did you guys use to edit the database?
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Sqlite editor. I can try and create a flashable zip that does the same thing sometime today so it's easier for everybody. I'd have to test it myself of course.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Thanks to everyone here!
Mods Can you move to General section please.

Hey all. Are you guys using the Nexus 6 from the GPS or from Sprint? I got mine from Sprint, rooted and added lines to setting.db and build.prop factory reset and still can't even toggle Portable Wifi without getting Tethering or Hotspot Error....
My next task is to flash the factory rom direct from dev.google

I am unable to Wi-FI tether even after doing both tether_dun_required and the net.tether.noprovisioning in the build.prop. Bought straight from GPS, so not sure what I am doing wrong :/
EDIT:
It was a typo by me, the actual string is "net.tethering.noprovisioning"... "tethering" not "tether" after fixing this, all works well. I'd advise anyone struggling to just give spelling another check.

bymoe1up said:
Hey all. Are you guys using the Nexus 6 from the GPS or from Sprint? I got mine from Sprint, rooted and added lines to setting.db and build.prop factory reset and still can't even toggle Portable Wifi without getting Tethering or Hotspot Error....
My next task is to flash the factory rom direct from dev.google
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Hey all,
So I had to edit the two files in a specific order. Here's what worked for me on a Sprint Nexus 6.
- Root device
- add the additional line for build.prop
- factory reset
- check to see if you can toggle WiFi tether/hotspot from settings [if so continue]
- add line value to settings.db
- soft reboot
Hope it works.
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great write up, i make it work using the directions provided..!
now anyone can make a mod for this? like APK or flushable zip?

bymoe1up said:
Hey all,
So I had to edit the two files in a specific order. Here's what worked for me on a Sprint Nexus 6.
- Root device
- add the additional line for build.prop
- factory reset
- check to see if you can toggle WiFi tether/hotspot from settings [if so continue]
- add line value to settings.db
- soft reboot
Hope it works.
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Just to share what worked for me. It wasn't working for me initially on a Sprint N6 either, but I really didn't want to factory reset. I was able to just recreate the steps you did but replacing the factory reset with a soft reboot and now it's working.
Since I had already made the changes unsuccessfully, I did have to delete then re-add the entries since it does seem to matter the order they were done.
**edit: welp, Nevermind. It worked a few times but now I'm back to seeing the error saying I may not be subscribed.
**edit #2: I had the letter t in "true" capitalized. Changed it to lower case, reboot and it's been working for two days!

For those that don't want to edit files (but don't mind spending a couple bucks)... I can confirm that "WiFi Tether Router" app is working as well.
Settings for the N6, as provided by the dev:
Interface wlan0
Method 2
Channel 1
Encryption wpa2-psk
"No Firmware Reload" <- UNCHECKED
Verify those, reboot, then open and enable (Root required for it to reset the radio).
*Edit: clarity

From what I could gather from the thread and personal trial and error, this is what worked for me.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I missed anything. Typed this up on my Nexus 9 tethered from my Nexus 6. :laugh:

Thanks for this. Worked perfect for me.

mengy007 said:
From what I could gather from the thread and personal trial and error, this is what worked for me.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I missed anything. Typed this up on my Nexus 9 tethered from my Nexus 6. :laugh:
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This is what i did and worked for me and i only had to edit build.prop using the phone. I'm sure that it will work for everyone else. I'm also wondering if there is a way to edit/add the line we need for build.prop without having to root? something like "build.prop net.tethering.noprovisioning=True" in adb shell and it will add the line for us? hope someone can answer this for me please.
1. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
Edit the Build.Prop
6. Then open root explorer and open build.prop add net.tethering.noprovisioning=True to bottom

Thanks for the info. It works using Cricket sim
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